Australian Competition Law, 5th edition | 2025*

Australian Competition Law, 5th edition | 2025*

Australian Competition Law offers a comprehensive and accessible analysis of competition law in Australia, making it a valuable resource for both legal professionals and students. It breaks down complex legal and economic principles into clear, understandable language, supporting a strong grasp of key concepts. A dedicated chapter guides readers in interpreting competition law cases, enhancing skills in case analysis specific to this area. The book addresses current legal developments while also providing historical context.

This fully updated edition reflects the latest changes in case law, policy, and legislation, including:

* Outcomes from the 2023–2025 Treasury Competition Policy Review
* Prospective reforms to non-compete (restraint of trade) clauses
* A new regulatory framework for anticompetitive mergers and acquisitions, set to begin in 2026, introduced by the Treasury Laws Amendment Bill 2024: Acquisitions (Cth)
* The 2024 Full Federal Court ruling in J Hutchinson Pty Ltd v ACCC, involving anticompetitive agreements (currently pending appeal in the High Court)
* The 2024 decision by the Competition Tribunal in ANZ and Suncorp Group Ltd, which overturned the ACCC's refusal to approve ANZ's proposed acquisition of Suncorp Bank

Key Features of Australian Competition Law, 5th edition:

• Presented in a clear and approachable style, with regular use of examples and discussion questions
• Explores current issues, future legal developments, and historical background to support critical analysis and consideration of reform
• Each chapter includes learning objectives and summaries to aid comprehension and knowledge retention
• Contains a dedicated chapter focused on analysing competition law cases to build practical, case-specific analytical skills

Table of Contents of Australian Competition Law, 5th edition:

1. The Development of Competition Law
2. Common Law Restraint of Trade Doctrine
3. Market Definition
4. Market Power and Substantial Lessening of Competition
5. Understanding Competition Law Cases
6. Application of the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (Cth)
7. Cartels and Anti-competitive Arrangements and Concerted Practices
8. Misuse of Market Power
9. Exclusive Dealing
10. Resale Price Maintenance
11. Anticompetitive Mergers & Acquisitions: Pre-amendment Regime
12. Anticompetitive Mergers & Acquisitions: 2026 Regime
13. Authorisation and Notification
14. Access Regimes
15. Public Enforcement: Policies and Procedures of the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission
16. Public Enforcement: Orders and Remedies Available to the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission
17. Private Actions and Remedies

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